Japan claimed that four China Coast Guard ships entered its territorial waters near the disputed Senkaku Islands on Monday and approached Japanese vessels sailing in the area, according to local media. The Japan Coast Guard said that Chinese vessels approached a 997-ton Shinsei Maru ship and Japanese fishing boats near the islands between 2.47 a.m….
Japan Claims 4 Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Approach Its Ships in Disputed Waters
Japan, Greece Step up Security Ties as ‘Strategic Partners’
TOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, agreed on Monday to strengthen their security, defense and economic ties and pledged to cooperate in responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other threats in Europe and Asia. They said they agreed to upgrade their nations’ relations to a “strategic partnership,” with defense…
‘My Mind Is Very Clear Now’: Japanese Executive Wants to Attend Shen Yun Again
NAGOYA, Japan—A Japanese executive said Shen Yun is amazing, enriched his heart, and gave him energy, after attending the performance at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya on Jan. 30. “My heart is very calm, and my mind is very clear now. I strongly felt that we should not lose to evil,” said Mr….
US Professional Skier Named as 1 Victim of Japan Avalanche
TOKYO—One of two foreign men swept up in an avalanche in Japan while back-country skiing in the central prefecture of Nagano and found without vital signs on Monday was U.S. professional skier Kyle Smaine, an outdoor magazine said. The men were among five foreigners engulfed in Sunday’s avalanche, which took place at about 2:30 p.m….
‘I Was Mesmerized,’ Japanese Company Executive Says After Shen Yun
NAGOYA, Japan—An executive of a renowned Nagoya construction company said he was deeply moved after attending Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater on Jan. 29. “The show is amazingly beautiful. I was mesmerized by it,” said Mr. Matsuyama Hidekazu, the construction company’s executive. Mr. Matsuyama was in awe of the dancers‘…
Japanese Entrepreneurs Say Shen Yun Brings Hope to People
NAGOYA, Japan—Many Japanese entrepreneurs attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya on Jan. 29, and several of them said Shen Yun brought hope to people. “We are in the pandemic. I was very touched to attend Shen Yun, such a fabulous show,” said Mr. Okamoto Shigeru, the president of…
‘Shen Yun Is Incredibly Good,’ Says Chinese Student in Japan
NAGOYA, Japan—A Chinese student who studied classical Chinese dance had the opportunity to attend Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya on Jan. 28. “Their skills and techniques are magnificent. They are awesome!” said Ms. Meng after the performance. “I started to learn classical Chinese dance at 3 years old. Many…
‘There Are No Words That Can Describe My Happiness,’ Says Entrepreneur After Shen Yun
NAGOYA, Japan—A Japanese entrepreneur said he was completely conquered by Shen Yun after attending the performing arts at the Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya on Jan. 28. “All programs are touching. There are no words that can describe my happiness,” said Mr. Suzuki Hideyuki, the president of a printing house. “From the moment the…
Japanese Audience Members Saw Origin of Japanese Culture in Shen Yun
NAGOYA, Japan—Several Japanese theatergoers said they found the origin of their own culture in Shen Yun, which is in the Tang Dynasty back between the 7th and 10th centuries. “There’s one dance in which the female dancers are like the resurrected heavenly maidens on the lamps in Tōdai-ji in Nara,” said Ms. Asaji Tomoko, a…
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Japanese Audience Full of Praise for Shen Yun as Tour Comes to Close
NAGOYA, Japan—“The performance is majestic! It’s really spectacular. The deep meaning that the show delivered brought me many emotions. This is excellent,” said Mr. Takano Yoshiharu, the president of Bibarche. Bibarche is a cocktail club and has several cocktail bars in Nagoya. Mr. Takano has won several Japan cocktail competitions. After attending Shen Yun Performing…